時間帯
Grammar & Usage
Noun
Neutral to formal
How it works
A compound noun formed by '時間' (time) and the suffix '帯' (belt/zone/period), used to specify a particular window or block of time.
Sample sentences
通勤ラッシュの時間帯は電車がとても混雑します。
Trains are very crowded during the commuting rush hour time slot.
ご希望の時間帯を教えていただけますか？
Could you please tell me your preferred time slot?
Quick facts
jlptLevel:N3
pitchAccent:jikantai [0]
kanjiReadings:じかんたい (Ji-kan-tai)
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Example
通勤ラッシュの時間帯は電車がとても混雑します。
Trains are very crowded during the commuting rush hour time slot.
ご希望の時間帯を教えていただけますか？
Could you please tell me your preferred time slot?
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